Unusual Transmission of Plasmodium falciparum
Plasmodium falciparum malaria is usually transmitted by mosquitoes. We report 2 cases in France transmitted by other modes: occupational blood exposure and blood transfusion. Even where malaria is not endemic, it should be considered as a cause of unexplained acute fever.
Unusual forms of parasitic infection, such as those acquired by blood transfusion or accidental exposure to infected blood, may be challenging to diagnose in areas where these infections are not endemic. We report 2 cases of Plasmodium falciparum malaria transmitted by routes other than mosquito vectors: occupational blood exposure and blood transfusion.
Abstract and Introduction
Abstract
Plasmodium falciparum malaria is usually transmitted by mosquitoes. We report 2 cases in France transmitted by other modes: occupational blood exposure and blood transfusion. Even where malaria is not endemic, it should be considered as a cause of unexplained acute fever.
Introduction
Unusual forms of parasitic infection, such as those acquired by blood transfusion or accidental exposure to infected blood, may be challenging to diagnose in areas where these infections are not endemic. We report 2 cases of Plasmodium falciparum malaria transmitted by routes other than mosquito vectors: occupational blood exposure and blood transfusion.
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